Now parents can track their kids with an AirTag in their trainers
The footwear company Skechers has just released the 'Find My Skechers' range, which features a hidden section under the heel of the insole for an AirTag.
AirTags are tracking devices designed to help people locate their belongings. But they are also used to track children and pets, despite Apple advising against this use. Some parents who do not want to buy a smartphone or smartwatch for their children use the tags as a tracker instead.
Skechers, a US company, appears to have tried to skirt the recommendation of tracking children by marketing the feature as a way to locate a lost shoe.
But an advert also seems to suggest that child safety is the objective, with a script that has a parent say: 'Skechers is famous for comfort and now they are giving us comfort of mind when it comes to our kids. Feel secure with new Skechers AirTag compatible shoes'
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